Instruction Sheet High Efficiency Centrifugal Oil Separators

PA-00321
August 2008 WC&FC / A-WC & A-FC

High Efficiency Centrifugal Oil Separators WC&FC / A-WC & A-FC

General Information Features
The function of oil separator is the separation of oil from hot gas of • Internal Oil collection screen.
discharge line and returning it back to the compressor or to the oil • Hermetic welded or accessible bolted flange construction.
reservoir in systems with multiple compressors. • Solid steel connections.
• Corrosion resistant epoxy powder paint.
Application • High efficiency (99%) centrifugal separation.
• Multiple compressor racks for supermarkets and air conditioning.
• Systems with long refrigerant lines Specifications
• Systems with inherent oil return problems Maximum working pressure:
• Ultra-low temperature systems Welded Units 600 psig.
• For use with CFCs, HCFCs, HFCs and their lubricants Flanged Units 450 psig.
cUL. Listed (SA 8547)
Nomenclature
Example: A-FC 8241717H

A F C 8 24 17 17 H
Series F= Flanged Centrifugal Diameter Length Inlet Outlet 5" Legs
W= Welded (in) (in) Connection Connection Standard
in 1/8" in 1/8" H=10" Legs

Safety Instructions Warning

• Read installation instructions thoroughly, Failure to comply can
result in device failure, system damage or personal injury.
• It is intended for use by persons having the appropriate knowledge
and skill. Before attempting to install the shell make sure pressure
in system Is brought to and remains at atmospheric pressure.
• Do not release any refrigerant into atmosphere.
• Do not use any other fluid media without prior approval of Emer-
son Climate Technologies Flow Controls Division / Applications
Engineering Department. Use of fluid not listed could result in
change of hazard category of product and consequently change of
conformity assessment requirement for product in accordance with
European pressure equipment directive 97/23/EC or Countries
were applied.
• In a severely contaminated system, avoid breathing acid vapors
and avoid contact with skin from contaminated refrigerant/lubri-
cants. Failure to do so could result in skin injury.
• The oil separator must be used only for the purpose it is designed.
Mounting Location
The oil separator should be installed as close as possible to the
compressor (s) in the main discharge line but after any installed
muffler or vibration eliminator.
Prevent the migration of liquid refrigerant back into the oil separator
shell during off-cycles by one of the following recommendations:
- Install the oil separator in a location where it is higher than con-
denser.
- If the oil separator located slightly lower than condenser install the
line from oil separator to the condenser at higher level than the
condenser and with a downward slope into the condenser inlet
connection.
- In systems which the condenser located higher than the oil separa-
tor, it is recommended the use of a check valve at outlet of oil
separator.
Protect the oil separator against vibration and gas pulsation gener-
ated by compressor. Install the vibration eliminator and muffler
between compressor and oil separator.
• When brazing, direct flame away from shell. Use wet rags or other
suitable heat protection to prevent damage to the paint surfaces
adjacent the fittings.
• Use correct temperature for silver brazing of copper to steel as
the fittings of shell are solid steel. Do not exceed 675°C flame
temperature.
• The uses of dry nitrogen through lines during brazing will prevent
the oxide scale (solid particles) forming on the inside of the brazed
joints. These particles can jam the float mechanism or clog the
needle valve.
Caution: The oil separator F Type with flange cap is incorporated
a gasket. Do not exceed +150°C around flange. If so, the gasket
can be destroyed and it must be replaced. Keep the flange cap
cool.
• The oil return line (minimum 3/8” or 10 mm tube) should be con-
nected to the compressor crankcase or to the oil reservoir in the
systems with multiple compressors.
• If the piping result in excessive stress to the joints of oil separator,
the pipes must be supported by suitable mounting bracket(s).

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 Installation
Before proceeding with the installation, the oil separator must be
charged with certain amount of oil in order to actuate the float mecha-
nism immediately after start-up. Use the same type of oil as filled in
the compressor crankcase.
- 0.5 Liter (17 oz) Initial Oil Charge for
WC/FC & AWC/AFC - 4 xx
- 0.6 Liter (21 oz) Initial Oil Charge for
WC/FC & AWC/AFC - 6 xx, -8 xx, -10xx, -12 xx
• The oil must be charged through outlet connection.
• The oil separator shell must be mounted securely in a vertical posi-
tion.
Leakage Test
• After completion of installation, a test pressure must be carried out
as follows:
-According to EN378 for systems which must comply with European
pressure equipment directive 97/23/EC.
-To maximum working pressure of systems for others applications.
Warning
1) Failure to do so could result in loss of refrigerant and person injury.
2) The pressure test must be conducted by skilled persons with due
respect regarding the danger related to pressure.
• In case of detection of leakage around flange of oil separators
Flanged Type, check the gasket and the tightness of bolts with 35
Nm torque. A spare gasket is supplied with each Flanged Type Oil
separator.
• After leakage test, the unused spare gasket should be taped or
hanged in a position near oil separator for use when it is required.
Operation
• After leakage test, start system. The oil level in compressor Crank-
case and in Oil Reservoir must be watched after start-up, the first
hours of operation and few days later. The new refrigerant will ad-
sorb some oil. A small portion of oil may to be trapped in the system
somewhere in lines or heat exchangers.
• The oil separator removes the excess oil but this may not be
retained in compressor crankcase immediately. In normal opera-
tion, the oil return line to the compressor crankcase or to the Oil
reservoir which will be alternatively hot and cold.
• This is caused by opening and closing of the needle valve via lifting
and lowering of the float mechanism.
• In outdoor installation at low ambient temperatures, the oil separa-
tor may be needed to be protected against cold stream of air in
order to prevent the condensation of refrigerant will be sent through
oil return line into the compressor crankcase, creating foam in the
oil and causing lubricant problem.
• Oil separators perform best when operating at or near the compres-
sor discharge temperature. It is advisable to insulate the oil separa-
tor shell.
Warning
During operation of system, the shells have a high surface tempera-
ture.
Service Hints
• Oil separator F type are equipped with flange and can be opened
for cleaning. Always use a new gasket and tight the bolts with 35
Nm. torque.
• The external surface of shells is coated by epoxy powder paint-
ing for optimum protection against corrosion. The external surface
of shell shall be checked as per EN-378 during routine / periodic
inspection / service.

ORDERING INFORMATION AND CAPACITY TABLE

MAXIMUM CAPACITY IN TONS OF REFRIGERATION AT EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE Oil
Solder Maximum
Style Shell R-134a R-22 R-407C R-404A R-507 R-410A Pre-Charge
Model Connection Discharge
Number O.D. Amount
Size (ODF) -40°F +40°F -40°F +40°F -40°F +40°F -40°F +40°F -40°F +40°F -40°F +40°F CFM (oz.)
A-WC 41777 7/8 5 6 7 8 7 8 6 8 7 9 11 12 6
1 4" 17
A-WC 41999 1-1/8 5 7 8 9 8 9 7 10 8 10 13 14 7
A-WC 6181111 1-3/8 12 15 19 21 18 21 17 22 18 23 29 33 16
A-WC 6181313 1-5/8 4 6" 14 17 22 25 21 25 20 26 21 27 34 38 19
A-WC 6181717 2-1/8 14 17 22 25 21 25 20 26 21 27 34 38 19
A-FC 6221111 1-3/8 12 15 19 21 18 21 17 22 18 23 29 33 16
A-FC 6221111H 1-3/8 12 15 19 21 18 21 17 22 18 23 29 33 16
A-FC 6221313 1-5/8 14 17 21 24 20 24 19 25 20 26 33 37 18
2 6"
A-FC 6221313H 1-5/8 14 17 21 24 20 24 19 25 20 26 33 37 18
A-FC 6221717 2-1/8 15 18 23 25 21 25 20 26 21 28 34 39 19 21
A-FC 6221717H 2-1/8 15 18 23 25 21 25 20 26 21 28 34 39 19
A-FC 8241717 2-1/8 23 28 36 40 33 40 32 42 34 43 54 62 30
8"
A-FC 8241717H 2-1/8 23 28 36 40 33 40 32 42 34 43 54 62 30
A-FC 10242121 2-5/8 3 46 56 71 80 66 79 63 83 68 87 108 123 60
10"
A-FC 10242121H 2-5/8 46 56 71 80 66 79 63 83 68 87 108 123 60
A-FC 12302525H 3-1/8 12" 73 89 113 127 105 125 100 132 107 138 172 195 95

DIMENSIONAL DATA MODEL STYLE DIMENSIONS

CONNECTION
ØC NUMBER NO. A B ØC D
ØC
ØC A-WC 41777 7/8" 17.01 2.95
ØC 1 4.0
A-WC 41999 1-1/8" 19.02 3.07
B B B
A-WC 6181111 1-3/8" 3.93 –
B 18.0
A-WC 6181313 1-5/8" 4 4.52
A-WC 6181717 2-1/8" 18.13 4.65
A A A A-FC 6221111 5.0
A 1-3/8" 3.94
A-FC 6221111H 6.0 10.0
17.0
A-FC 6221313 5.0
1-5/8" 2 4.53
A-FC 6221313H 10.0
3/8”
A-FC 6221717 5.0
76.0±1.3 [2.99±0.05”] 3/8” 2-1/8" 17.13 4.65
SAE SAE
D D A-FC 6221717H 10.0
FLARE
Ø12.7 [0.50”] FLARE A-FC 8241717 5.0
2-1/8" 19.06 6.83 8.0
A-FC 8241717H 10.0
STYLE NO. 1 STYLE NO. 2 STYLE NO. 3 STYLE NO. 4
A-FC 10272121 3 5.0
2-5/8" 22.10 6.11 10.0
A-FC 10272121H
10.0
A-FC 12302525H 3-1/8" 25.1 7.05 12.0